In accordance with the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act (Chapter 399 of the Laws of Malta) an authorisation is required for the right to use radio frequencies. The authorisation is necessary to, amongst other things, avoid harmful interference and safeguard the efficient use of spectrum. A copy of the rights of use of radio spectrum granted for the provision of electronic communications services, and application forms for the grant of spectrum authorisations are also being published in the following section:

Application forms for the grant for the rights of use of radio spectrum

Grants of rights of use of radio spectrum capable of providing electronic communications services

Radiocommunications Equipment Licensing:

Part IV of the Electronic Communications (Regulation) Act (Chapter 399 of the Laws of Malta) also requires that the installation or use of radiocommunications equipment is subject to an individual licence unless the equipment is licence exempt or covered by a general authorisation. The grant of individual licences is subject to the payment of licence fees. The application forms and information on certain equipment licensing frameworks is included in the following section.